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To: maceng2 who wrote (132)	10/28/2002 12:05:46 PM
From: maceng2	Read Replies (2) of 1417

Big sucking noise as jobs go to Eastern Europe or China. It been happening big time in the UK over the last few years. It's turning into race now, to see who is last out of the country. No jobs also equals no tax revenue. Government is clueless or unaware of what is happening. Here is some recent news... ==================================================== ananova.com 1,000 jobs go at Dr Martens as plants move to China Dr Martens is closing its British factories and moving production to China, with the loss of more than 1,000 jobs. The jobs will go at the footwear firm's factories in Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Somerset, the company has confirmed. Dr Martens has announced a 90-day consultation process with its staff, a legal requirement, before any job losses. But it has already confirmed that the jobs will go. David Suddens, managing director of the firm's family-owned parent company, R Griggs Ltd, said he regretted the "proposed closures". The firm's union, the Knitwear and Foot Apparel Trade Union is opposed to the move. The Doc Martens footwear brand, with its air-cushion soles, has become a fashion staple since production began in Northampton in 1960. The boots have been worn by everyone from Madonna to skinheads to Pope John Paul II, who ordered customised white boots. Production is being moved out of the UK is because the boots are cheaper to make in China. The firm says all its competitors "outsourced" years ago.

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